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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,182.32 and 787.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,182.32 and 787.08 is: 1,180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,182.32 = 787.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,182.32 = 787.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,182.32 × 787.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 930,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,574.51/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.61

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